Bama LGA, Borno State

Bama Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Bama town, is situated in the Borno Central Senatorial District of Borno State, Nigeria. The LGA was established in 1976 and spans a land area of approximately 3,902 square kilometres, with a population of about 270,119 (2006 census), projected to reach around 395,800 by 2022, translating to a density of 85 people per square kilometre.

The economy is based on agriculture, with crops such as maize, millet, and groundnuts, as well as livestock rearing. Bama is also a historic center with the Shehu of Bama’s palace and features traditional festivals. Bama is famous for its historical Kanuri heritage and serves as a cultural hub. However, it has been significantly impacted by conflicts in recent years. The LGA's postal code is 610102, with geo-coordinates at 11.5204° N latitude and 13.6907° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 61,924,972,346.88
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 668,028,828.20
-8.2%
January 2026
NGN 727,548,133.59
-2.5%
December 2025
NGN 745,982,866.34
+9.0%
November 2025
NGN 684,470,705.61
-9.4%
October 2025
NGN 755,537,482.16
-3.0%
September 2025
NGN 779,037,174.11
+0.0%

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